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President Roosevelt tells Lucius Nathan Littauer that he has heard good things about Dudley, but notes that there are always objections to appointing a West Point professor to such a position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-12
President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of War Wright and directs that cadets William T. Russell and Harry G. Weaver be dismissed from the United States Military Academy for their direct involvement with student hazing. The six other complicit cadets, William W. Prude, George W. Chase, James A. Gillespie, Isaac Spalding, William J. Nalle, and Bryon Q. Jones, are to be suspended for a period. Regarding a separate matter, Roosevelt agrees that Russell T. Hazzard should be forced to retire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt asks Colonel Scott to pass on his thanks for the gift of a flag and his appreciation for the good work. The general orders issued by Scott pleased Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-04
President Roosevelt only wishes to appoint the sons of army and navy officers as military cadets. Although he is saddened that this affects the case of S. Weir Mitchell’s grandnephew, he cannot deviate from his decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
It will be easier to appoint General Johnson’s grandson to the United States Military Academy at West Point than the Naval Academy at Annapolis. President Roosevelt would like to discuss the matter with Johnson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt will appoint Admiral Sampson’s son, Ralph E. Sampson, and the alternate. He has the highest regard for S. Weir Mitchell, but Roosevelt does not think it fair that the sons of naval men should be passed over for Mitchell’s grandnephew. He desires that one or two Southerners be appointed to the military academies, and, in these exceptional cases, they may have to be the sons of men not in the United States Army or Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
Acting Secretary of State Adee informs German Ambassador Sternburg that he has received Sternburg’s letter regarding Emperor William II’s presentation of busts of Frederick II and Helmuth Moltke to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Adee promises to ensure that the busts are forwarded to their destination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-17
German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg informs Secretary of State Root that German Emperor William II is presenting the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, with the busts of Frederick II and Helmuth Moltke to show the emperor’s interest in the American Army. Sternburg tells Root that he forwarded the busts through the Consulate General at New York and asks him to ensure they reach their destination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-08
Secretary of War Taft would like to consult with General James Franklin Bell before making Arthur Paul Thayer the Assistant Professor of Languages at West Point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-24
S. B. M. Young refutes a rumor he fears William Loeb may have heard that he is trying to remove General Hamilton Smith Hawkins from the leadership of the Soldiers’ Home, and states that he has “no desire to in any way inconvenience Gen. Hawkins.” Young does wish, however, for his grandson, Burton Y. Read, to be appointed as a cadet at the Military Academy in 1908. He wishes the Roosevelts and the Loebs a pleasant summer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-02
Secretary of War Taft asks President Roosevelt to wait before appointing a new commandant of cadets at West Point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-17
Vice President Roosevelt introduces Colonel Campbell of the English Army to Colonel Mills. He informs Mills of Campbell’s desire to visit West Point during his visit.
1901-05-31
President Roosevelt asks Root how he feels about a certain “young fellow.” Note at the bottom indicates that Senator Cockrell is advocating for Maxwell Murray to be appointed a cadet at West Point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-30
Ranks of cadets marching in the Inaugural Parade
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-08-08
Cadets in ranks before the Capitol on the day of President Roosevelt’s second Inauguration
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-05-06
Naval cadets in procession during the Inaugural Parade in 1905
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-04-06
Ranks of cadets and citizens gathered before the House Wing of the Capitol during Theodore Roosevelt’s second Inauguration
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-20
Ranks of cadets being reviewed by President Roosevelt as they march
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-05-15
Troops marching in ranks during the Inaugural Parade
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1905-03-20
Cadets marching in the Inaugural Parade past the Inaugural stand
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905-03-20